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Could anyone let me what players from NU are playing in any of the games this year?And which games they are playing in. Thanks

 

KC Husker

I read that Barrett Ruud is going to play in the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala.

He is the only one that I have heard so far.

I doubt there will be anymore. I remember at the last game against Colorado listening to the Seniors being announced and I hadn't really heard of any of them except Ruud. This senior class just never materialized.

 

(And please don't start an argument about poor recruiting or coaching's sucking.)

I agree that he may be the only player with the obvious potential to move on, but I wouldn't be surprised to see

Seivers or Thomas get invited to at least one of the post-season games.

Could anyone let me what players from NU are playing in any of the games this year?And which games they are playing in. Thanks

 

KC Husker

I read that Barrett Ruud is going to play in the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala.

He is the only one that I have heard so far.

Former Fan,

I can buy into some of the points in your post. I am a fan of the option/power/play action pass type of game that we have seemed to abandoned at all costs.. Maybe that is why I was so pissed at times this year.

On the other hand, athletes make the system work... Horses win the race... We had numerous dropped passes, errant passes all over the place, consistantly failing to scan the field..... These are the athletes not responding.... Let's give the system a chance with a "true" WCO qb, WR whom can actually run routes and catch consistantly, and linemen who are recruited to pass block (the line did pretty well considering).

In my book, the jury is still out on BC, but to compare him to Ferentz and Stoops at this point in unfair... Remember, Ferentz sucked it up for at least 2 years before he got "his type" of players.... Stoops hasn't always been a genius..evened used John Blake recruits to win NC... Both are top notch coaches and I would love to have either one, but who is to say the BC won't be near their quality when he gets kids to run the system.....

Coaches can't run, throw, block, catch, tackle,etc.... Only kids can do the job between the markers..

With that said, I think BC was dumb enough to lose a couple of games with his ridiculous play calling...ISU-KSU-SMU

How was that for riding the fence

I was unable to see the CaliFlorida game myself, but got many reports from kc husker (thanks man).... and it sounds like to the kid game play.... According to articles in the paper, he feels he has something to prove whenever he plays....He has many critics and he feels like he needs to silence them...(ala... Brett Farve)

By reading the posts and getting reports, I hear that he always seemed to know where the "OPEN" WR was...Man is that refreshing .

I personally hope he will be willing to redshirt and learn th e offense, but many true freshman qbs have made immediate impact in college and at big universities....Chris Leak did fairly well at Florida....(not an easy offense to learn)...

So if he happens to be the best QB on campus next year, then let's play him.

Correct me if I am wrong (which I sure someone will), but he seems to be the most highly touted QB recruit since Frazier, and he turned out to be pretty adequate .

I know that Newcombe and Dukes were hyped quite of bit, but I don't remember them getting all of this attention....Hype doesn't put points on the board. Rmember POTENTIAL is the most wasted resource on earth, but this kid may be what BC and Husker Nation is looking for.

Just do not judge him right of way.... Let him get his feet wet...He will make mistakes!!!!!!

It is hard to pick just one play. You guys have nailed all the great ones.

Fraziers Fiesta run, Backflash, Harris and Conneally meeting at QB in OB,etc..

One that hasn't been mentioned, and may not rank too high in recent time, but was huge at the time is the "Bounce Pass" from Gill to Fryar to Krenk... I am not that old, but was at this game and it was nuts.... Innovative at the time to say the least....especially from TO

Just listened to a live interview with Fabian (1620 the zone).... very good interview...Fabian sounds like he has got it together.... states family as only reason he is leaving....Had very positive things to say about staff, recruits, and future of Nebraska..... Took all the blame for his "down" season... Said it was his fault he played poor at times, not the system/coaching... Also said it is very difficult to leave the program, but family concerns made the decision "easy".....

This guy has nothing to hide, no reason to "protect" the program, so I feel better about the whole picture..... Fabian said he has no idea why other players have spouted the bullsh#$@ that has been said.

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Sounds a bit too "conspiracy theoryish" to me.

I agree... it sounds like a "made for tv movie".... I just wondered if anyone else had heard anything like this or not.

Finally..... Although disappointing from a fan's perspective, it is refreshing to see a young man leave the program with good intentions.... News reports say that he made his decision last week after a long time friend had been killed, and also do to the fact that his younger brother lives in a gang infested area....Sounds like he decided that life is too short to put your dreams on hold, and that he would like to have the resources to help his family.....You have to admire that....Good Luck to Fabian and thanks for coming to Lincoln.

He decommitted according to Insiders. No Suprise! He is now considering several teams.

Thanks for the update OKHusker. Good work... I'm not surprised. I think he just got caught up in the hype of the official visit...

Sounds pretty decent for SU. OSU now opens up to but I'm betting Gundy gets that.

I would have to believe that Gundy would be the front runner... Syracuse would be lucky to get Bo..... Wonder if Gill will pursue OSU job hard or not.....very familar territory for him.....OSU may een inquire about Bo is SU falls through...They would love to wrestle away Bo from OU

[sounds like he's not a top 2 finalist according to a pitt paper I read. Between Rhoades their dcoordinator and interim coach kinda like bo was here and cavaugna (sp?) coordinator from pros. BUt it does say he's still in contention but don't think he got a second interview like other two did.

Heard a rumor that Pederson may have had something to do with Pelini not getting a second interview... Does anyone have anything else here? Pederson had no comment and neither did Bo....Could be old news, but I thought I would throw it out here.... I hope Pederson didn't hamper Bo's progress as a head coach.

Horne gone... I agree, not the best PR move BC.... but if he keeps him and just doesn't give him playing time, then we will have to listen to Horne "rip" the program next year after the season... By the lack of playing time (12 carries or maybe 21 ?) it is obvious he wasn't going to be in the mix anyway. BC feelsvery comfortable with his stable of backs without Horne... This gave BC an opportunity to dispose of a guy whom he wasn't going to use, and at the same time he was able to make it seem like he will not tolerate off-the-field problems... Double win in BC eyes......Personally, I wouldn't have minded seeing Horne try his luck as a SE.

I know Fabian didn't play great at times, but he always seemed to be the leader of the secondary. This is not good news guys... BC needs to really turn up the heat and land Adam-Meyers White and Reggie Smith....Leon Jackson on def (?).... Right now I am unsure of who the CB will be next yr... wait until signing day and spring ball.

 

 

 

 

 

I've said before that winning cures everything. And I'll grant that the players leaving could be whiners. But I don't care if we go undefeated next season - if the disgruntled player bit continues and it becomes obvious he's disrespecting the players (good or bad), he's got to go.

 

IRISH!

Good points, I don't agree with all, but most.. Winning does cure everything, especially in Lincoln.... Don't you expect some of the disgruntled whining to continue a bit? I expect that we will see a few more 'defectors' after next season too... I believe that a few more of "Frank's recruits" may become frustrated when BC brings in his own players and they see the field much earlier than some of the veterans... If BC's own recruits start defecting, then I totally agree with you, a change will be needed.

Agree with you DJR313. Next year will be a measuring stick to see the direction bC is taking this program...Don't expect much improvement, but we definately need to see PROGRESS. We didn't see that this year. Look to see BC play many young kids (his own recruits). He showed this year that he wanted 'his guys' to play, even if they weren't ready... If no progress is shown, it will be time to worry.

Response to KC husker: Huskers Are National Champs

A little fanclub started on campus in early '90s...

Bring back the glory baby!

and the list keeps growing

 

 

New WR coach from Miami Dolphins?

 

Marc Trestman, currently the WR/QB coach of the Miami Dolphins -

 

Proile: http://www.miamidolphins.com/lockerroom/co..._trestman_m.asp

 

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Wow. What a hire this guy would be. I would assume he would be hired as the QB coach and Norvell would move to recievers?

 

To me, this hire makes the most sense as the Dolphins are currently in the process of turning over the regime to Saban and Trestman will most likely be in serach for a job. Also, the Dolphins, as we all know, are NO WHERE near the playoffs, so he could be hired as soon as the season ends this week. Just as obvious are his ties to Callahan and the WCO system.

 

Proven coach with a great track record. Sounds like the guy we need to develop Harrison and Taylor and further progress Dailey and Adams.

Great stuff Nebr. Bob. From an fans perspective, based on this info. I agree that this would appear to be a great hire for NU. The guy's track record speaks for itself.

 

someone will have to help me out here but I cant remember the linemens name that wanted to leave he was from big 11 country. But Callahan went and talked to his parents about staying. So I wouldnt quite say the Callahan does not care. It seems like fans from other schools are the ones that are so worried about what Callahan does.

Happy New Year KC husker... That player you are asking aobut is Chris Patrick and I believe he is from Michigan... He was leaving the team, but BC talked him and his parents into the kid staying in Lincoln. It has been reported that Patrick's parents saying that BC has been "very good" to Chris... I think that BC does care a little bit, either that or this kid is a stud and BC is kissing some butt so he will stay

 

 

 

 

The saddest thing about this, I think, has been the response by some to this thread - and I'm hoping it's the minority. I almost can't believe what I'm reading here at times.

 

 

Many good points to this post. I am not sold on BC yet. On the other hand, the whole argument on "family" doesn't fly. Peterson cut the "family" ties last year and we are stuck with that regardless of wether we like it or not...We will never get that back.... Moving forward, I am concernd that players are leaving with a sour taste, but that's life. Believe me, I am a football coach (which makes me an expert. HA), but whenever a kid doesn't agree with playing time, it is NEVER the athletes fault.....it is not that he is not fast enough, strong enough, or tough enough, it is ALWAYS the fact that the coach doesn't like the athlete or the coach doesn't know what is going on.....It happens at all levels....and as far as the Brungardt's remarks that football isn't fun anymore here.....DUH...if your not playing, and the coach isn't kissing your butt, it wouldn't be fun.

found this guy on another message board (rumors are starting to fly)

 

 

 

David Shaw has been on the Ravens' coaching staff since 2002.

January 27, 2004

COACHING PROFILE: DAVID SHAW

 

By Adam H. Beasley

 

Quick Facts

 

Age: 31

Coaching position: Quarterbacks/wide receivers

College: Stanford

Birth date: July 31, 1972

Hometown: San Diego, Calif.

 

link to the whole profile http://www.baltimoreravens.com/template.ph...content_id=3740

Heard this rumor earlier in the week... David Shaw was the recepient of Scott Frost's first collegiate touchdown pass at Stanford. In Frost's opinion, Shaw would be a great choice for the position...take Frost's opinion for what it's worth, because he has been critical of many decisions lately.

Thank you Nebr Bob good post my heart beat is back to normal

Thanks Nebr. Bob.... Feeling a little better aobut Boateng.. I am still concerned that he is traveling to the Rose Bowl to watch Michigan (Roz from Husker Ill.), and that Florida has become a heavy player in the mix, according to Roz's report on Sport's Nightly.......Welcome to the board KC Husker... I am a board member for only a couple of days...The board veterans are good, let's see if we can bring anything to the table.

Another one????

 

Brundgardt leaving

 

Something is just not right here y'all...I think even the most staunch Calahan supporter has to look at this as a sign of some serious troubles with managing the team.

 

I think this brings the total up to 8 or 9 players? That they all cite the coaching as the cause is reason for concern.

 

IRISH!

This is somewhat alarming.... I am not an stong BC supporter, but remember that when Coach Solich cleaned house (Darlington, Young,etc), no fewer than 8 players left the team...and it wasn't that big of news. Players leave universities all of the time and most are unhappy when they do..... It goes with the territory...Some of these guys are local guys who just aren't athletic enough to play in the new systems.

front page of rivals talks about him decommiting and a strong lean for 'N'

 

 

link http://nebraska.rivals.com/default.asp?SR=RivalsFP

Keep your fingers crossed for this one....especially with Boateng playing all of his games with Michigan and Florida. Brooks would be a huge steal from a North school.

He took his SAT and scored a 760..He needs around a 900. This is going to get interesting

Last night on Sports Nightly, "Roz" (Husker Ill.) reported that this is a guy who we should be very concerned about....... I believe it was reported that he gets 3 more shots at the test though.... It is interesting though that he has elected to play in two all-star games instead of working on academics....Marlon Lucky chose not to participate in CaliFlorida game becuase of academic conflict...

when did this ol' boy come into the picture??

Must have been pretty recently. I haven't heard of him before today.

Haven't heard of him until this morning either....nice work nebr. Bob.....

With Lorenzo Jones wavering on his commit and with DE Henderson apparently not coming, this could be a nice addition to DL.

Any news on Lorenzo? I believe rivals still lists him as a soft verbal, and I saw that he is still looking to set up visits elsewhere? Anythiny out there ?